CHEQUERS CLOSE, WF8 2TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2TF

CHEQUERS CLOSE, WF8 2TF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2TF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 419 crimes and a crime rate of 11.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 2TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2TF, encompassing approximately 2460 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2TF Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Chequers Close with total crimes: 7
  • Eastbourne Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • School Road with total crimes: 4

CHEQUERS CLOSE, WF8 2TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.1660.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.500.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-75.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.06-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Public order20.81-50.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.66566.67%
Criminal damage and arson68.13500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4466.67%
Public order42.03300.00%
Other theft31.6350.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.28-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-25.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.359.09%
Anti-social behaviour44.88100.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.72-8.33%
Public order34.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-33.33%
Other crime10.810.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.13-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5315.38%
Anti-social behaviour26.10-33.33%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.53-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour35.280.00%
Public order21.22100.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.78175.00%
Other theft28.94100.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.91-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson48.1333.33%
Public order31.6350.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 202420
June 20243
May 202412
April 202411
March 202412
February 202415
January 202413
December 202322
November 20238
October 202320
September 202315

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 2TF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chequers Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. School Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bassett Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Chequerfield Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Rookhill Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Chequerfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. East Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rookhill Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eastbourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1